Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

Name: Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
Address: 1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 260-1423
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (4137)

$30 and under

Japanese

1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Kid-friendly

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 260-1423
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Between Broadway and 4th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95
Multiple dates available
Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed.* Or your meal is on us! Includes: Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Hibachi Vegetable Rice Hibachi Vegetables Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi, homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included.
SIP INTO SUMMER
Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!
WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more. Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

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What 4,137 people are saying

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Kid-friendly
Westside
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benihana in Santa Monica offers "great food and fun" with "amazing service" and "fantastic chefs" like Nemesio. Diners enjoy the lively atmosphere and diverse menu options. However, long wait times, even with reservations, and dated decor are noted. Overall, it's a memorable experience with room for service improvements.

4,137 Reviews

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Mary VIP
New York City10 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ve been to a lot of hibachi restaurants, and this was by far the worst! Sour salad dressing, some other sauce, other than Yum Yum sauce was given, and it, too, had a sour taste! The shrimp didn’t taste good and the chef was sloppy… I absolutely will not be returning!
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Limor
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! We had an early Father’s Day dinner and Jaime, Divyanshu, and Joey took excellent care of us! Seven adults and a baby and no one missed a beat! Thank you all again !
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you Limor, for the positive feedback! We can't wait to see you on your next visit! Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
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Mike
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The management was spectacular. The cook was fantastic. The service was great as the food and drinks were always on time.
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on June 12, 2025
Mike, we are so excited to hear about your amazing experience dining with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we hope to see you again soon! - Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
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Kellen
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had to wait an hour after our reservation time to be seated. What’s the point of making a reservation. Had to cancel other plans
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on June 16, 2025
Dear Kellen thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Lonnie VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Little dated but the food is still tasty and you can’t beat the value
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on June 10, 2025
Dear Guest, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide exceptional experiences to every guest, and we'd like the opportunity to make things right. Please let us know more at "contact us" on our website, and we'll be happy to assist.
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Arthur
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Reservation was for 7pm got seated at 8:45pm. Filet mignon very low quality.
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on May 21, 2025
Hello Arthur, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's clear that we fell short in meeting your expectations, especially with the timing of your reservation and the quality of the filet mignon. We take your feedback seriously and will be addressing this issue with our kitchen team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Benihana - Santa Monica, CA Management Team
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jeanmarc VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Too much wait after we all checked in on time, over 30mn wait to get to our table and then another 30mn wait for the cook to arrive at the table. Wont be back .
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on May 14, 2025
Thanks for the feedback,Jeanmarc. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's not typical of our standards to have such long wait times and we apologize for any inconvenience it caused. We appreciate your patience and hope that you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
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Destiny
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Benihana was a great time for me and my family. The food was great our chef was very funny and outgoing. Only thing is we were not seated until about an hour after our reservation time.
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on May 15, 2025
Hey Destiny, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Santa Monica, CA for your family celebration and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the food and our chef's personality. We apologize for the delay in seating you. We understand how important your time is and we're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to see you again soon and promise to make your next visit even more enjoyable. Best Regards, The Management Team
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Christopher
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just as expected at the Beni Hana locations, great food and fun. Took our little daughter (7) and it was her first time, she enjoyed the chefs fun antics. We got the Beni trio which was awesome and too much food which is nice though.. for our little girls she chose the hibachi chicken.. all was bomb!
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on June 2, 2025
Dear Christopher, thank you for taking the time to provide your positive feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support and loyalty. We hope to see you again soon!
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Tia
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Benihanas is always great to me The food n drinks is always good
Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on May 21, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Tia! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's wonderful to know that our food and drinks continue to impress you. We're always committed to providing the best dining experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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FAQs

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 4137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway and 4th St
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(310) 260-1423
Catering
Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/

Featured in

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

SIP INTO SUMMER

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Popular dishes

Benihana Salad

Benihana Trio

Hibachi Steak

Menu

What 4,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Benihana - Santa Monica, CA offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benihana - Santa Monica, CA restaurant rated?

Is Benihana - Santa Monica, CA currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day